Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

later than; following

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles)

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

superlative of “bare” — completely unclothed

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

deposited or arranged in horizontal layers

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

the skilled practice of a practical occupation

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

destructive of morale and self-reliance

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

more quickly

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

marked by or showing hopelessness

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

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From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

past form of “function” — perform as expected when applied

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

serving as an essential component

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

subjected to or capable of operating under relatively high voltage

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

of or relating to or resulting from industry

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

plural of “necessity” — the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

final product; the things produced

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

payment for insurance

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

plural of “setback” — an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

in the near future

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

having only essential or minimal features

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

rotary engine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

not known

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Bedded down upon solid rock there was a high-tension alternator capable of absorbing the entire output of the mighty turbine.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Large as the "Forlorn Hope" was, space was soon at a premium, for their peculiarly-shaped craft became a veritable factory, housing a variety of machinery and equipment unknown in any single earthly industrial plant.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In a cavern under the falls was the great turbine, to be full-fed by the crude but tight penstock which clung to the wall of the gorge, angling up to the brink of that stupendous cataract.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Ganymedean Life Slow, hard, and disheartening as the work had been at first, Stevens had never slackened his pace, and after a time, as his facilities increased, the exasperating setbacks decreased in number and severity and his progress became faster and faster.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Nothing was ornamental--everything was stripped to its barest fundamental necessities--but every working part functioned with a smooth precision to delight the senses of any good mechanic.